esophageal lead


e·soph·a·ge·al lead

an electrocardiographic lead passed down the throat into the esophagus to record the electrocardiogram at various levels of the esophagus; especially useful for certain types of arrhythmias. Similarly, a transducer for echocardiography can be passed into the esophagus.

e·soph·a·ge·al lead

(ĕ-sof'ă-jē'ăl lēd) An electrocardiographic lead passed down the throat into the esophagus to record the electrocardiogram at various levels of the esophagus; especially useful for certain types of arrhythmias. Similarly, a transducer for echocardiography can be passed into the esophagus.
Synonym(s): oesophageal lead, oesophageal lead.

esophageal lead

An ECG lead that is placed in the esophagus.See also: lead